Median lethal dose LD50 refers to: a.The death of 50 percent of animals at any time of the study b.The death of 50 percent of animals after 96 hrs. Following the administration of chemical c.The death of 50 percent of animals since the start of the study d.The death of 50 percent of animals 24 hrs. Following the administration of chemical
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LD50, or median lethal dose, is a standard measurement used in toxicology. It refers to the dose of a substance that is required to kill half (50%) of a test sample population (usually animals) within a specified period. Show more…
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